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Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is located mainly in the Himalayas but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. With an estimated population of 26.4 million, it is 48th largest country by population and 93rd largest country by area
Itinerary
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Met on arrival & transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight
After breakfast drive Bhaktapur, (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) Bhaktapur is filled with monuments, most terra-cotta with carved wood columns, palaces and temples with elaborate carvings, gilded roofs, and open courtyards. The city is dotted with pagodas and religious shrines. The Art Gallery has a fascinating collection of ancient manuscripts, thangkas, centuries- old stone sculpture, antique paintings that belong to the Hindu and Buddhist traditions of various periods. After Bhaktapur drive to Nagarkot which is at a height of 2300 m above sea level. Its commands a classic panorama of the Himalayan ranges. You can see from here many major peaks of the Himalayas, like Langtang, Langtang-lirung, Chobhabhamre,Amadablam, Dorje Lhakpa, Gaurishankar and many peaks of the Himalaya, including Mount Everest on a clear day. From Here you can catch excellent view of sunset and sunrise.
Wake up early morning to catch the sunrise and beautiful view of Himalayan panorama. Clients can wish to go to see the beautiful sights of the village of Nagarkot for little time. On the way back to Kathmandu, you will visit Boudhanathstupa. (UNESCO world heritage site in 1979) This is a fantastic Buddhist stupa at a place known as Buddha, about seven kilometers east of Kathmandu. The largest spherical stupa is held in great veneration both by Lamas of Nepal and Tibet. Drive back to hotel in Kathmandu. After lunch, we will go to Kirtipur for sightseeing tour. Kirtipur is one of the oldest towns in Kathmandu valley. Kirtipur contains few Buddhists sites both old & new. Cilancho Stupa is of historic importance. A Bihar has been made in Kirtipur, which contain the miniature sites representing Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, Bodhgaya where Buddha got enlightenment,Saranath where Buddha gave his first teaching and Kushinagar where Buddha died. Later check-you’re your hotel. Overnight
After breakfast drive to famous Durbar Square of Kathmandu (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) dominated by Shiva temple where the "Living Goddess" overlooks the square from the south. The square itself is squeezed by the palace into two parts: at the southern end is the Kasthamandap, the ancient building that probably gave Kathmandu its name. Our next destination is Patan Durbar square. (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) Patan Durbar Square complex is perhaps the most photographed of the three durbar squares. Located in the heart of Patan city, this was once the palace of the kings of Patan. The square is a display of Newari architecture that had reached its pinnacle during the reign of Malla kings who were great builders and patrons of the arts. At the last we will be visiting Swoyambhunath Stupa. Swoyambhunath is believed to have been established more than 2,500 years ago. Swoyambhunath(UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) had developed into an important Centre of Buddhism. Overnight at hotel.
Departure - Transfer to airport for your flight back home with lots of memories.
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Inclusions
- 4 Nights Hotel accommodation on twin/triple sharing
- Daily breakfast at the hotel coffee shop
- All transfers & tours as per above itinerary by AC Vehicle
- Services of English speaking local guides
- Entrance fees at the places of visit
Exclusions
- Any Airfare, Nepal Visa, Airport Taxes, Lunches/Dinners, Visa fee, laundry
- airport taxes, and drinks like mineral water, personal insurance
- Tips to driver/guide/porters and hotel & restaurant boys.